SB 968 - Shields, Charles
Provides that nonpartisan commissions that select judges for gubernatorial appointment shall be subject to the Missouri Sunshine Act and shall not close meetings, records or votes relating to personnel matters
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3694S.01I
Title
SB 968
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 968 - This act provides that nonpartisan judicial commissions shall be included in the definition of "public governmental body" and therefore subject to the provisions of the Missouri Sunshine Act. Current law provides that public governmental bodies may authorize closed meetings, records, and votes when relating to personnel matters such as hiring or firing employees. This act provides that nonpartisan judicial commissions shall not be authorized to close meetings, records or votes related to personnel matters.
ALEXA PEARSON